Review Vacancy
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations - Albany
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Human Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations, M-1, will report directly to the Associate Director Human Resources 2 Labor Relations, M-2. The incumbent will oversee discipline process statewide and ensure compliance with negotiated bargaining agreements. They will be responsible for the following, including but not limited to:
• Consults with the Associate Director of Human Resources 2, Counsel, and Executive staff as needed on union inquiries.
• Provides assistance to HRS1’s in drafting appropriate response.
• Oversees, directs, and provides guidance to the labor relations program for the Department of Labor.
• Directs the implementation of collective bargaining agreements.
• May represent the agency in both statewide and agency level negotiations; and directs or participates in labor management committees.
• Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures; and recommends and implements new and revised ones.
• Reviews and evaluates changes in negotiated agreements; and advises management of their impact on the labor relations program.
• Supervise lower level professional and clerical staff involved in labor relations activities.
• Provides advise and consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.
• Provides expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in counseling and disciplinary matters as required.
• When needed, conducts the most difficult and sensitive hearings and investigations. Prepares witnesses for both direct and cross examination at disciplinary arbitration hearings, prepares and presents opening statement outlining witness testimony, case evidence, and theory of the case.
• Delivers closing argument summarizing major points of State’s case or drafts written brief summarizing main arguments and presenting persuasive discussion of management’s case.
• Assess labor relations training needs; and develops training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee discipline.
• Assists the NYS Office of Employee Relations staff in presenting the State’s case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board.
• Acts as liaison with legal office on issues involving employee relations activity, including litigation involving disciplinary action or grievance determinations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Division of Human Rights complaints.
• Develops proposals for funding labor management projects from the various quality of work life committees and assists in their implementation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders to support effective use of Labor Management processes.
• Create detailed reports on monthly basis, or as needed.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the labor relations program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in mediating/arbitrating disputes involving government contracts or public sector employment highly desirable.
Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
Reassignment Qualifications: (DOL Employees Only)
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one (1) year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Human Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations; if you have less than one (1) year, you must be reachable on the current Human Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations eligible list for this location, if one exists.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications: (DOL Employees Only)
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one (1) year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Human Resources 2 Labor Relations. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Human Resources 2 Labor Relations respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Human Resources 2 Labor Relations without further examination.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One (1) year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 23 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
Provisional Qualifications: (DOL Employees Only)
Department of Labor employees with one (1) year of permanent, contingent-permanent service or 55 b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 Labor Relations, may apply. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in mediating/arbitrating disputes involving government contracts or public sector employment highly desirable.
Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
State Office Campus, Building 12
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. These documents must be received by Monday, December 29, 2025. Documents must be uploaded as unlocked and accessible attachments. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please reach out to YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.